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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.19, 709.82 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.19, 709.82 and 310.55 is: 465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.19 : 709.82 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.19/709.82 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.19x = 709.82 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.19x = 220,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,429.50/473.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.84

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