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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.79, 711.78 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.79, 711.78 and 312.12 is: 467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.79 : 711.78 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.79/711.78 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.79x = 711.78 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.79x = 222,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,160.77/474.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.91

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