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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.10, 793.42 and 309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.10, 793.42 and 309.94 is: 464.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.10 : 793.42 = 309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.10/793.42 = 309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.10x = 793.42 × 309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.10x = 245,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,912.59/529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.78

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