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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.79, 796.16 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.79, 796.16 and 315.74 is: 473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.79 : 796.16 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.79/796.16 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.79x = 796.16 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.79x = 251,374.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,374.00/530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.58

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