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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.73, 782.01 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.73, 782.01 and 305.46 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.73 : 782.01 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.73/782.01 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.73x = 782.01 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.73x = 238,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,872.77/521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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