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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.49, 791.19 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.49, 791.19 and 308.44 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.49 : 791.19 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.49/791.19 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.49x = 791.19 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.49x = 244,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,034.64/528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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