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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.32, 786.64 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.32, 786.64 and 307.76 is: 461.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.32 : 786.64 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.32/786.64 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.32x = 786.64 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.32x = 242,096.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,096.33/524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.73

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