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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 710.10 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 710.10 and 319.92 is: 478.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 710.10 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/710.10 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 710.10 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 227,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,175.19/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.97

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