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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.95, 721.59 and 476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.95, 721.59 and 476.46 is: 657.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.95 : 721.59 = 476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.95/721.59 = 476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.95x = 721.59 × 476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.95x = 343,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,808.77/522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.45

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