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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 784.65 and 318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 784.65 and 318.30 is: 476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 784.65 = 318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/784.65 = 318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 784.65 × 318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 249,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,754.10/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.59

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