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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.36, 710.52 and 311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.36, 710.52 and 311.12 is: 467.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.36 : 710.52 = 311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.36/710.52 = 311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.36x = 710.52 × 311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.36x = 221,056.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,056.98/473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.00

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