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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.99, 785.34 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.99, 785.34 and 317.97 is: 477.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.99 : 785.34 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.99/785.34 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.99x = 785.34 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.99x = 249,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,714.56/522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.47

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