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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 793.98 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 793.98 and 313.02 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 793.98 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/793.98 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 793.98 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 248,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,531.62/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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