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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.41, 783.68 and 306.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.41, 783.68 and 306.41 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.41 : 783.68 = 306.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.41/783.68 = 306.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.41x = 783.68 × 306.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.41x = 240,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,121.94/522.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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