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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.35, 789.54 and 309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.35, 789.54 and 309.76 is: 464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.35 : 789.54 = 309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.35/789.54 = 309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.35x = 789.54 × 309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.35x = 244,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,567.91/526.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.65

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