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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.31, 785.44 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.31, 785.44 and 318.97 is: 477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.31 : 785.44 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.31/785.44 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.31x = 785.44 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.31x = 250,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,531.80/524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.83

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