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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.22, 718.83 and 473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.22, 718.83 and 473.01 is: 651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.22 : 718.83 = 473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.22/718.83 = 473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.22x = 718.83 × 473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.22x = 340,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,013.78/522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.10

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