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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.94, 794.66 and 311.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.94, 794.66 and 311.00 is: 466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.94 : 794.66 = 311.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.94/794.66 = 311.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.94x = 794.66 × 311.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.94x = 247,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,133.73/529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.34

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