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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.05, 784.94 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.05, 784.94 and 304.04 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.05 : 784.94 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.05/784.94 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.05x = 784.94 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.05x = 238,653.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,653.16/523.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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