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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 713.20 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 713.20 and 312.96 is: 469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 713.20 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/713.20 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 713.20 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 223,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,203.07/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.70

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