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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.73, 712.64 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.73, 712.64 and 312.92 is: 468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.73 : 712.64 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.73/712.64 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.73x = 712.64 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.73x = 222,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,994.18/475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.75

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