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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 786.87 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 786.87 and 316.48 is: 474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 786.87 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/786.87 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 786.87 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 249,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,028.62/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.81

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