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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.49, 710.06 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.49, 710.06 and 319.28 is: 478.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.49 : 710.06 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.49/710.06 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.49x = 710.06 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.49x = 226,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,702.81/473.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.79

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