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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.54, 798.78 and 317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.54, 798.78 and 317.49 is: 476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.54 : 798.78 = 317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.54/798.78 = 317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.54x = 798.78 × 317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.54x = 253,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,604.66/532.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.22

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