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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.75, 700.20 and 312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.75, 700.20 and 312.43 is: 467.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.75 : 700.20 = 312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.75/700.20 = 312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.75x = 700.20 × 312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.75x = 218,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,763.49/467.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.69

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