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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 711.26 and 320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 711.26 and 320.55 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 711.26 = 320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/711.26 = 320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 711.26 × 320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 227,994.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,994.39/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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