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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.16, 1,084.74 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.16, 1,084.74 and 312.28 is: 468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.16 : 1,084.74 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.16/1,084.74 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.16x = 1,084.74 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.16x = 338,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,742.61/723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.42

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