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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 742.28 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 742.28 and 312 is: 467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 742.28 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/742.28 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 742.28 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 231,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,591.36/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.71

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