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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.99, 742.82 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.99, 742.82 and 312.84 is: 468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.99 : 742.82 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.99/742.82 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.99x = 742.82 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.99x = 232,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,382.24/495.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.52

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