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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 785.22 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 785.22 and 304.48 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 785.22 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/785.22 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 785.22 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 239,083.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,083.79/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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