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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 700.41 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 700.41 and 312.80 is: 468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 700.41 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/700.41 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 700.41 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 219,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,085.92/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.70

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