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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.41, 792.34 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.41, 792.34 and 309.11 is: 463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.41 : 792.34 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.41/792.34 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.41x = 792.34 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.41x = 244,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,915.48/528.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.49

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