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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 796.60 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 796.60 and 315.60 is: 473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 796.60 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/796.60 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 796.60 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 251,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,406.96/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.78

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