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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.00, 710.62 and 317.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.00, 710.62 and 317.99 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.00 : 710.62 = 317.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.00/710.62 = 317.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.00x = 710.62 × 317.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.00x = 225,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,965.11/474.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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