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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 791.94 and 311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 791.94 and 311.96 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 791.94 = 311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/791.94 = 311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 791.94 × 311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 247,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,053.60/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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