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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 710.10 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 710.10 and 309.96 is: 463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 710.10 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/710.10 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 710.10 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 220,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,102.60/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.97

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