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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 794.76 and 314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 794.76 and 314.79 is: 472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 794.76 = 314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/794.76 = 314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 794.76 × 314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 250,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,180.11/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.18

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