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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.88, 780.48 and 315.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.88, 780.48 and 315.17 is: 472.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.88 : 780.48 = 315.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.88/780.48 = 315.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.88x = 780.48 × 315.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.88x = 245,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,983.88/520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.25

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