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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.79, 743.58 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.79, 743.58 and 312.93 is: 469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.79 : 743.58 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.79/743.58 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.79x = 743.58 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.79x = 232,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,688.49/495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.33

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