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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 794.16 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 794.16 and 312.80 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 794.16 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/794.16 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 794.16 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 248,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,413.25/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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