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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.18, 741.72 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.18, 741.72 and 312.48 is: 468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.18 : 741.72 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.18/741.72 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.18x = 741.72 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.18x = 231,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,772.67/495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.06

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