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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.14, 796.46 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.14, 796.46 and 311.88 is: 467.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.14 : 796.46 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.14/796.46 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.14x = 796.46 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.14x = 248,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,399.94/531.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.67

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