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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.90, 788.85 and 309.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.90, 788.85 and 309.63 is: 464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.90 : 788.85 = 309.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.90/788.85 = 309.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.90x = 788.85 × 309.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.90x = 244,251.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,251.63/525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.45

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