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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.98, 783.60 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.98, 783.60 and 316.92 is: 474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.98 : 783.60 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.98/783.60 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.98x = 783.60 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.98x = 248,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,338.51/522.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.85

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