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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 710.39 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 710.39 and 319.48 is: 478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 710.39 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/710.39 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 710.39 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 226,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,952.62/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.89

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