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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 785.49 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 785.49 and 307.14 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 785.49 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/785.49 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 785.49 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 241,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,255.40/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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