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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.33, 709.80 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.33, 709.80 and 319.32 is: 478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.33 : 709.80 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.33/709.80 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.33x = 709.80 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.33x = 226,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,653.34/473.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.85

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