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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 795.48 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 795.48 and 313.50 is: 470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 795.48 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/795.48 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 795.48 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 249,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,382.98/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.71

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