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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.93, 782.54 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.93, 782.54 and 313.22 is: 469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.93 : 782.54 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.93/782.54 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.93x = 782.54 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.93x = 245,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,109.92/521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.62

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