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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 468.94 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 468.94 and 84.64 is: 126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 468.94 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/468.94 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 468.94 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 39,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,691.08/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.95

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