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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 791.96 and 308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 791.96 and 308.86 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 791.96 = 308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/791.96 = 308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 791.96 × 308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 244,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,604.77/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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