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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.27, 709.85 and 319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.27, 709.85 and 319.46 is: 479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.27 : 709.85 = 319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.27/709.85 = 319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.27x = 709.85 × 319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.27x = 226,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,765.93/473.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.15

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