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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 794.92 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 794.92 and 313.96 is: 470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 794.92 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/794.92 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 794.92 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 249,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,573.08/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.43

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