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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.95, 785.88 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.95, 785.88 and 318.47 is: 477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.95 : 785.88 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.95/785.88 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.95x = 785.88 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.95x = 250,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,275.27/523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.67

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