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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 793.68 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 793.68 and 313.12 is: 468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 793.68 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/793.68 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 793.68 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 248,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,517.08/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.83

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