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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.45, 791.18 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.45, 791.18 and 310.88 is: 466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.45 : 791.18 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.45/791.18 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.45x = 791.18 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.45x = 245,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,956.53/527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.31

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