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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.22, 712.22 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.22, 712.22 and 313.22 is: 469.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.22 : 712.22 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.22/712.22 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.22x = 712.22 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.22x = 223,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,076.42/475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.42

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