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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.13, 796.59 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.13, 796.59 and 299.88 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.13 : 796.59 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.13/796.59 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.13x = 796.59 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.13x = 238,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,881.41/531.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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