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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 783.63 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 783.63 and 483.18 is: 725.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 783.63 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/783.63 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 783.63 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 378,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,634.34/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.27

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