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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.56, 787 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.56, 787 and 308.32 is: 462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.56 : 787 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.56/787 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.56x = 787 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.56x = 242,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,647.84/524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.57

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