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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.94, 784.50 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.94, 784.50 and 317.20 is: 475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.94 : 784.50 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.94/784.50 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.94x = 784.50 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.94x = 248,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,843.40/522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.85

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