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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.14, 799.46 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.14, 799.46 and 313.88 is: 470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.14 : 799.46 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.14/799.46 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.14x = 799.46 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.14x = 250,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,934.50/533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.67

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