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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.95, 787.38 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.95, 787.38 and 319.47 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.95 : 787.38 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.95/787.38 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.95x = 787.38 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.95x = 251,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,544.29/524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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