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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.70, 796.52 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.70, 796.52 and 299.89 is: 449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.70 : 796.52 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.70/796.52 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.70x = 796.52 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.70x = 238,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,868.38/531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.25

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