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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 711.59 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 711.59 and 230.71 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 711.59 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/711.59 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 711.59 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 164,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,170.93/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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