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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.91, 789.90 and 310.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.91, 789.90 and 310.03 is: 464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.91 : 789.90 = 310.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.91/789.90 = 310.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.91x = 789.90 × 310.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.91x = 244,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,891.30/526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.77

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