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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.75, 647.01 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.75, 647.01 and 313.50 is: 432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.75 : 647.01 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.75/647.01 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.75x = 647.01 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.75x = 202,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,837.64/468.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.72

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