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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.32, 783.84 and 472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.32, 783.84 and 472.69 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.32 : 783.84 = 472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.32/783.84 = 472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.32x = 783.84 × 472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.32x = 370,513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,513.33/522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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