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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.21, 713.22 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.21, 713.22 and 313.12 is: 469.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.21 : 713.22 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.21/713.22 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.21x = 713.22 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.21x = 223,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,323.45/475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.95

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