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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.42, 789.24 and 309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.42, 789.24 and 309.80 is: 463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.42 : 789.24 = 309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.42/789.24 = 309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.42x = 789.24 × 309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.42x = 244,506.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,506.55/527.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.59

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