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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.80, 796.98 and 314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.80, 796.98 and 314.50 is: 472.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.80 : 796.98 = 314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.80/796.98 = 314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.80x = 796.98 × 314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.80x = 250,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,650.21/530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.21

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