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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.15, 780.49 and 475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.15, 780.49 and 475.67 is: 711.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.15 : 780.49 = 475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.15/780.49 = 475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.15x = 780.49 × 475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.15x = 371,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,255.55/522.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.02

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