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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.74, 708.35 and 310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.74, 708.35 and 310.13 is: 464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.74 : 708.35 = 310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.74/708.35 = 310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.74x = 708.35 × 310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.74x = 219,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,678.15/472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.69

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