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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.70, 796.46 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.70, 796.46 and 314.75 is: 471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.70 : 796.46 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.70/796.46 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.70x = 796.46 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.70x = 250,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,685.79/531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.48

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