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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.49, 793.29 and 312.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.49, 793.29 and 312.61 is: 468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.49 : 793.29 = 312.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.49/793.29 = 312.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.49x = 793.29 × 312.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.49x = 247,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,991.06/529.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.36

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