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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 790.67 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 790.67 and 319.64 is: 478.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 790.67 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/790.67 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 790.67 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 252,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,730.14/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.67

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