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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.17, 794.95 and 313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.17, 794.95 and 313.90 is: 470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.17 : 794.95 = 313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.17/794.95 = 313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.17x = 794.95 × 313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.17x = 249,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,532.03/530.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.67

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