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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.66, 796.94 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.66, 796.94 and 314.86 is: 471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.66 : 796.94 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.66/796.94 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.66x = 796.94 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.66x = 250,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,924.53/531.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.96

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