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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.37, 782.92 and 467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.37, 782.92 and 467.70 is: 700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.37 : 782.92 = 467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.37/782.92 = 467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.37x = 782.92 × 467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.37x = 366,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,171.68/522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.98

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