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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 794.76 and 313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 794.76 and 313.24 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 794.76 = 313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/794.76 = 313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 794.76 × 313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 248,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,950.62/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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