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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.33, 785.34 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.33, 785.34 and 318.48 is: 477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.33 : 785.34 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.33/785.34 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.33x = 785.34 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.33x = 250,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,115.08/524.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.02

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