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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.86, 791.80 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.86, 791.80 and 308.82 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.86 : 791.80 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.86/791.80 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.86x = 791.80 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.86x = 244,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,523.68/527.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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