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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.58, 788.78 and 309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.58, 788.78 and 309.62 is: 463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.58 : 788.78 = 309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.58/788.78 = 309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.58x = 788.78 × 309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.58x = 244,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,222.06/526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.79

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