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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.58, 790.70 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.58, 790.70 and 310.30 is: 465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.58 : 790.70 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.58/790.70 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.58x = 790.70 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.58x = 245,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,354.21/526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.94

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