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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.46, 1,084.95 and 312.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.46, 1,084.95 and 312.34 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.46 : 1,084.95 = 312.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.46/1,084.95 = 312.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.46x = 1,084.95 × 312.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.46x = 338,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,873.28/723.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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