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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 791.01 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 791.01 and 310.68 is: 466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 791.01 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/791.01 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 791.01 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 245,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,750.99/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.36

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