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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.22, 709.92 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.22, 709.92 and 311.04 is: 466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.22 : 709.92 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.22/709.92 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.22x = 709.92 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.22x = 220,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,813.52/473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.62

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