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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.75, 709.90 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.75, 709.90 and 319.10 is: 478.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.75 : 709.90 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.75/709.90 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.75x = 709.90 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.75x = 226,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,527.49/473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.16

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