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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.51, 743.37 and 312.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.51, 743.37 and 312.69 is: 469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.51 : 743.37 = 312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.51/743.37 = 312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.51x = 743.37 × 312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.51x = 232,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,444.37/495.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.10

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