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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.22, 710.45 and 327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.22, 710.45 and 327.80 is: 491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.22 : 710.45 = 327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.22/710.45 = 327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.22x = 710.45 × 327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.22x = 232,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,880.32/474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.09

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