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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 794.61 and 314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 794.61 and 314.06 is: 471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 794.61 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/794.61 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 794.61 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 249,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,555.22/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.63

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