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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.31, 1,084.92 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.31, 1,084.92 and 312.16 is: 468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.31 : 1,084.92 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.31/1,084.92 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.31x = 1,084.92 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.31x = 338,665.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,665.91/723.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.22

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