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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.98, 796.01 and 311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.98, 796.01 and 311.06 is: 466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.98 : 796.01 = 311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.98/796.01 = 311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.98x = 796.01 × 311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.98x = 247,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,607.31/530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.32

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