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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 791.55 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 791.55 and 473.22 is: 709.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 791.55 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/791.55 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 791.55 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 374,577.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,577.29/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.91

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