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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.45, 788.76 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.45, 788.76 and 309.18 is: 464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.45 : 788.76 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.45/788.76 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.45x = 788.76 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.45x = 243,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,868.82/525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.11

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