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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.94, 793.27 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.94, 793.27 and 309.12 is: 463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 793.27 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/793.27 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 793.27 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 245,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,215.62/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.60

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