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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 793.46 and 312.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 793.46 and 312.75 is: 468.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 793.46 = 312.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/793.46 = 312.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 793.46 × 312.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 248,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,154.62/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.48

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