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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.86, 785.81 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.86, 785.81 and 304.35 is: 456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.86 : 785.81 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.86/785.81 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.86x = 785.81 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.86x = 239,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,161.27/523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.54

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