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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.54, 783.12 and 467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.54, 783.12 and 467.37 is: 700.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.54 : 783.12 = 467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.54/783.12 = 467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.54x = 783.12 × 467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.54x = 366,006.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,006.79/522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.44

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