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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 793.98 and 312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 793.98 and 312.59 is: 468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 793.98 = 312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/793.98 = 312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 793.98 × 312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 248,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,186.24/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.93

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