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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 787.84 and 319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 787.84 and 319.15 is: 479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 787.84 = 319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/787.84 = 319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 787.84 × 319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 251,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,439.14/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.41

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