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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.41, 711.77 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.41, 711.77 and 312.60 is: 468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.41 : 711.77 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.41/711.77 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.41x = 711.77 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.41x = 222,497.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,497.74/475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.01

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