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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.75, 788.88 and 310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.75, 788.88 and 310.48 is: 464.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.75 : 788.88 = 310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.75/788.88 = 310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.75x = 788.88 × 310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.75x = 244,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,931.46/526.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.99

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