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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.99, 786.84 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.99, 786.84 and 318.97 is: 478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.99 : 786.84 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.99/786.84 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.99x = 786.84 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.99x = 250,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,978.35/523.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.98

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