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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 793.71 and 313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 793.71 and 313.10 is: 468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 793.71 = 313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/793.71 = 313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 793.71 × 313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 248,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,510.60/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.94

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