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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 711.99 and 312.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 711.99 and 312.39 is: 468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 711.99 = 312.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/711.99 = 312.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 711.99 × 312.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 222,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,418.56/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.85

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