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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.65, 795.98 and 313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.65, 795.98 and 313.57 is: 470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.65 : 795.98 = 313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.65/795.98 = 313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.65x = 795.98 × 313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.65x = 249,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,595.46/530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.36

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