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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.17, 741.67 and 312.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.17, 741.67 and 312.11 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.17 : 741.67 = 312.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.17/741.67 = 312.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.17x = 741.67 × 312.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.17x = 231,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,482.62/495.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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