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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.18, 707.94 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.18, 707.94 and 311.18 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.18 : 707.94 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.18/707.94 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.18x = 707.94 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.18x = 220,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,293.23/473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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