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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 791.72 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 791.72 and 308.64 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 791.72 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/791.72 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 791.72 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 244,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,354.92/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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