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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 793.85 and 310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 793.85 and 310.13 is: 464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 793.85 = 310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/793.85 = 310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 793.85 × 310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 246,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,191.18/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.87

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