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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.40, 785.64 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.40, 785.64 and 308.16 is: 461.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.40 : 785.64 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.40/785.64 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.40x = 785.64 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.40x = 242,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,102.82/524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.68

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