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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 784.49 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 784.49 and 317.59 is: 476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 784.49 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/784.49 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 784.49 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 249,142.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,142.63/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.50

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