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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 788.55 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 788.55 and 305.96 is: 458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 788.55 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/788.55 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 788.55 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 241,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,260.82/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.85

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