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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.18, 700.64 and 312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.18, 700.64 and 312.63 is: 468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.18 : 700.64 = 312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.18/700.64 = 312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.18x = 700.64 × 312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.18x = 219,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,039.52/467.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.86

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