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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.66, 795.44 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.66, 795.44 and 313.86 is: 470.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.66 : 795.44 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.66/795.44 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.66x = 795.44 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.66x = 249,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,656.80/530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.46

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