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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.87, 783.06 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.87, 783.06 and 305.47 is: 458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.87 : 783.06 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.87/783.06 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.87x = 783.06 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.87x = 239,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,201.34/521.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.35

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