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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.82, 790.78 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.82, 790.78 and 322.29 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.82 : 790.78 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.82/790.78 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.82x = 790.78 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.82x = 254,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,860.49/527.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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