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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 781.82 and 472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 781.82 and 472.88 is: 710.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 781.82 = 472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/781.82 = 472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 781.82 × 472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 369,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,708.41/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.06

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