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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 710.32 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 710.32 and 311.80 is: 466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 710.32 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/710.32 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 710.32 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 221,477.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,477.78/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.90

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