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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.39, 710.02 and 312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.39, 710.02 and 312.10 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.39 : 710.02 = 312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.39/710.02 = 312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.39x = 710.02 × 312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.39x = 221,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,598.10/473.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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