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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.18, 789.44 and 309.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.18, 789.44 and 309.30 is: 464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.18 : 789.44 = 309.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.18/789.44 = 309.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.18x = 789.44 × 309.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.18x = 244,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,173.79/526.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.05

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