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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.61, 784.14 and 464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.61, 784.14 and 464.97 is: 697.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.61 : 784.14 = 464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.61/784.14 = 464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.61x = 784.14 × 464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.61x = 364,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,601.58/522.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.66

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