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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.10, 795.88 and 465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.10, 795.88 and 465.94 is: 698.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.10 : 795.88 = 465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.10/795.88 = 465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.10x = 795.88 × 465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.10x = 370,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,832.33/531.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.23

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