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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 710.46 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 710.46 and 317.22 is: 476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 710.46 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/710.46 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 710.46 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 225,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,372.12/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.19

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