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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.55, 785.69 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.55, 785.69 and 304.54 is: 457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.55 : 785.69 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.55/785.69 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.55x = 785.69 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.55x = 239,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,274.03/523.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.02

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