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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 710.82 and 311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 710.82 and 311.49 is: 467.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 710.82 = 311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/710.82 = 311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 710.82 × 311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 221,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,413.32/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.00

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