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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.69, 786.20 and 473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.69, 786.20 and 473.01 is: 711.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.69 : 786.20 = 473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.69/786.20 = 473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.69x = 786.20 × 473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.69x = 371,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,878.10/522.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.47

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