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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.25, 645.08 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.25, 645.08 and 312.27 is: 431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.25 : 645.08 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.25/645.08 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.25x = 645.08 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.25x = 201,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,437.57/467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.11

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