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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.60, 794.17 and 310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.60, 794.17 and 310.46 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.60 : 794.17 = 310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.60/794.17 = 310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.60x = 794.17 × 310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.60x = 246,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,558.02/529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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