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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.76, 798.84 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.76, 798.84 and 313.68 is: 469.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.76 : 798.84 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.76/798.84 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.76x = 798.84 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.76x = 250,580.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,580.13/533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.46

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