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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 709.91 and 310.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 709.91 and 310.87 is: 466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 709.91 = 310.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/709.91 = 310.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 709.91 × 310.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 220,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,684.62/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.03

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