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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.88, 742.69 and 312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.88, 742.69 and 312.73 is: 468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.88 : 742.69 = 312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.88/742.69 = 312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.88x = 742.69 × 312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.88x = 232,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,261.44/495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.38

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