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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 685.18 and 312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 685.18 and 312.52 is: 468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 685.18 = 312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/685.18 = 312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 685.18 × 312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 214,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,132.45/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.23

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