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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 790.51 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 790.51 and 322.13 is: 482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 790.51 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/790.51 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 790.51 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 254,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,644.31/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.63

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