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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 789.88 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 789.88 and 307.14 is: 460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 789.88 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/789.88 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 789.88 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 242,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,603.74/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.65

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