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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 1,085.04 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 1,085.04 and 312.48 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 1,085.04 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/1,085.04 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 1,085.04 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 339,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,053.30/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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