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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.30, 1,085.04 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.30, 1,085.04 and 312.54 is: 468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.30 : 1,085.04 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.30/1,085.04 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.30x = 1,085.04 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.30x = 339,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,118.40/723.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.85

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