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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 709.83 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 709.83 and 311.16 is: 466.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 709.83 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/709.83 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 709.83 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 220,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,870.70/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.00

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