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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 725.16 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 725.16 and 312.24 is: 468.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 725.16 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/725.16 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 725.16 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 226,423.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,423.96/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.67

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