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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.70, 791.96 and 311.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.70, 791.96 and 311.75 is: 466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.70 : 791.96 = 311.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.70/791.96 = 311.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.70x = 791.96 × 311.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.70x = 246,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,893.53/528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.99

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