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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 791.27 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 791.27 and 308.43 is: 461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 791.27 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/791.27 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 791.27 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 244,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,053.25/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.88

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