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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.35, 1,084.55 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.35, 1,084.55 and 312.27 is: 468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.35 : 1,084.55 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.35/1,084.55 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.35x = 1,084.55 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.35x = 338,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,670.87/723.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.20

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