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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 786 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 786 and 304.68 is: 457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 786 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/786 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 786 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 239,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,478.48/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.04

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