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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.10, 800.96 and 314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.10, 800.96 and 314.71 is: 471.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.10 : 800.96 = 314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.10/800.96 = 314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.10x = 800.96 × 314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.10x = 252,070.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,070.12/534.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.95

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