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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.27, 1,067.36 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.27, 1,067.36 and 316.47 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.27 : 1,067.36 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.27/1,067.36 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.27x = 1,067.36 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.27x = 337,787.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,787.42/712.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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