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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 795.70 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 795.70 and 314.40 is: 471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 795.70 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/795.70 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 795.70 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 250,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,166.51/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.42

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