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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.75, 790.38 and 311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.75, 790.38 and 311.48 is: 466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.75 : 790.38 = 311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.75/790.38 = 311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.75x = 790.38 × 311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.75x = 246,187.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,187.56/527.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.49

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