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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.54, 794.28 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.54, 794.28 and 314.49 is: 471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.54 : 794.28 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.54/794.28 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.54x = 794.28 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.54x = 249,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,793.12/529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.72

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