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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.12, 702.75 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.12, 702.75 and 312.08 is: 468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.12 : 702.75 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.12/702.75 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.12x = 702.75 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.12x = 219,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,314.22/468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.50

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