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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 718.92 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 718.92 and 475.80 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 718.92 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/718.92 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 718.92 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 342,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,062.14/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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