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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.16, 710.48 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.16, 710.48 and 311.72 is: 467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.16 : 710.48 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.16/710.48 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.16x = 710.48 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.16x = 221,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,470.83/474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.08

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