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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.79, 783.50 and 467.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.79, 783.50 and 467.62 is: 700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.79 : 783.50 = 467.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.79/783.50 = 467.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.79x = 783.50 × 467.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.79x = 366,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,380.27/522.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.82

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