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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.60, 793.74 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.60, 793.74 and 312.64 is: 468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.60 : 793.74 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.60/793.74 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.60x = 793.74 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.60x = 248,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,154.87/529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.57

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