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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.98, 793.27 and 309.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.98, 793.27 and 309.69 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.98 : 793.27 = 309.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.98/793.27 = 309.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.98x = 793.27 × 309.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.98x = 245,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,663.82/528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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