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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.84, 782.76 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.84, 782.76 and 305.48 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.84 : 782.76 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.84/782.76 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.84x = 782.76 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.84x = 239,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,117.52/521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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