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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.39, 792.77 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.39, 792.77 and 309.44 is: 463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.39 : 792.77 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.39/792.77 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.39x = 792.77 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.39x = 245,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,310.78/529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.39

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