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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.71, 784.64 and 467.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.71, 784.64 and 467.21 is: 699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.71 : 784.64 = 467.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.71/784.64 = 467.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.71x = 784.64 × 467.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.71x = 366,591.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,591.65/523.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.99

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