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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.12, 794.30 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.12, 794.30 and 313.88 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.12 : 794.30 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.12/794.30 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.12x = 794.30 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.12x = 249,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,314.88/530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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