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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.45, 710.30 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.45, 710.30 and 311.45 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.45 : 710.30 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.45/710.30 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.45x = 710.30 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.45x = 221,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,221.38/473.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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