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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.99, 710.37 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.99, 710.37 and 319.55 is: 478.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.99 : 710.37 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.99/710.37 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.99x = 710.37 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.99x = 226,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,995.18/473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.91

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