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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 786.75 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 786.75 and 305.60 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 786.75 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/786.75 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 786.75 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 240,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,428.83/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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