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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.55, 710.78 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.55, 710.78 and 311.34 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.55 : 710.78 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.55/710.78 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.55x = 710.78 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.55x = 221,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,295.35/473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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