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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.23, 710.39 and 311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.23, 710.39 and 311.42 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.23 : 710.39 = 311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.23/710.39 = 311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.23x = 710.39 × 311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.23x = 221,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,224.54/474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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