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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.56, 795.48 and 314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.56, 795.48 and 314.02 is: 470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.56 : 795.48 = 314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.56/795.48 = 314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.56x = 795.48 × 314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.56x = 249,796.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,796.63/530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.82

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