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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.84, 791.04 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.84, 791.04 and 322.48 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.84 : 791.04 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.84/791.04 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.84x = 791.04 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.84x = 255,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,094.58/527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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