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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 710.15 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 710.15 and 310.83 is: 466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 710.15 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/710.15 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 710.15 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 220,734.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,734.37/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.33

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