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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 712.88 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 712.88 and 313.20 is: 469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 712.88 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/712.88 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 712.88 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 223,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,274.02/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.26

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