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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.98, 791.70 and 309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.98, 791.70 and 309.03 is: 463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.98 : 791.70 = 309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.98/791.70 = 309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.98x = 791.70 × 309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.98x = 244,661.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,661.11/527.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.39

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