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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.14, 780.36 and 304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.14, 780.36 and 304.60 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.14 : 780.36 = 304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.14/780.36 = 304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.14x = 780.36 × 304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.14x = 237,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,697.66/521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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