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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.49, 789.69 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.49, 789.69 and 307.44 is: 460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.49 : 789.69 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.49/789.69 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.49x = 789.69 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.49x = 242,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,780.32/527.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.26

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