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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.66, 783.20 and 476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.66, 783.20 and 476.55 is: 714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.66 : 783.20 = 476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.66/783.20 = 476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.66x = 783.20 × 476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.66x = 373,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,233.96/522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.10

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