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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 794.56 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 794.56 and 313.48 is: 470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 794.56 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/794.56 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 794.56 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 249,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,078.67/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.10

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