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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.15, 790.46 and 307.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.15, 790.46 and 307.86 is: 461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.15 : 790.46 = 307.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.15/790.46 = 307.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.15x = 790.46 × 307.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.15x = 243,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,351.02/527.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.64

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