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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.26, 711.99 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.26, 711.99 and 312.26 is: 468.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.26 : 711.99 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.26/711.99 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.26x = 711.99 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.26x = 222,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,322.44/474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.78

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