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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.97, 794.96 and 310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.97, 794.96 and 310.46 is: 464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.97 : 794.96 = 310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.97/794.96 = 310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.97x = 794.96 × 310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.97x = 246,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,797.75/530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.81

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