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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 789.58 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 789.58 and 310.04 is: 464.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 789.58 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/789.58 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 789.58 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 244,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,801.38/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.73

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