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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 792.88 and 309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 792.88 and 309.16 is: 463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 792.88 = 309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/792.88 = 309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 792.88 × 309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 245,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,126.78/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.66

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