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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 712.80 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 712.80 and 313.12 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 712.80 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/712.80 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 712.80 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 223,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,191.94/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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