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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.91, 743.41 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.91, 743.41 and 312.76 is: 468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.91 : 743.41 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.91/743.41 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.91x = 743.41 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.91x = 232,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,508.91/495.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.85

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