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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.45, 795.69 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.45, 795.69 and 313.88 is: 470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.45 : 795.69 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.45/795.69 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.45x = 795.69 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.45x = 249,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,747.20/530.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.82

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