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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.15, 796.46 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.15, 796.46 and 313.88 is: 471.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.15 : 796.46 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.15/796.46 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.15x = 796.46 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.15x = 249,987.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,987.31/530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.55

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