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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 794.88 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 794.88 and 313.56 is: 469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 794.88 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/794.88 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 794.88 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 249,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,242.57/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.70

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