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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.36, 710.88 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.36, 710.88 and 311.36 is: 467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.36 : 710.88 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.36/710.88 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.36x = 710.88 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.36x = 221,339.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,339.60/473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.59

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