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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 793.02 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 793.02 and 312.68 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 793.02 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/793.02 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 793.02 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 247,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,961.49/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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