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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.25, 712.56 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.25, 712.56 and 312.44 is: 468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.25 : 712.56 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.25/712.56 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.25x = 712.56 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.25x = 222,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,628.68/475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.45

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