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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 790.62 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 790.62 and 310.62 is: 465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 790.62 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/790.62 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 790.62 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 245,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,582.38/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.97

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