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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 711.96 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 711.96 and 318.22 is: 477.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 711.96 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/711.96 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 711.96 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 226,559.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,559.91/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.69

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