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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.97, 795.03 and 311.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.97, 795.03 and 311.41 is: 466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.97 : 795.03 = 311.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.97/795.03 = 311.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.97x = 795.03 × 311.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.97x = 247,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,581.87/530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.29

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