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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.34, 712.07 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.34, 712.07 and 312.53 is: 468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.34 : 712.07 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.34/712.07 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.34x = 712.07 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.34x = 222,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,543.45/475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.17

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