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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 795.42 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 795.42 and 313.56 is: 470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 795.42 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/795.42 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 795.42 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 249,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,411.90/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.98

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