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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 720.11 and 467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 720.11 and 467.65 is: 643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 720.11 = 467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/720.11 = 467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 720.11 × 467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 336,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,759.44/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.99

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