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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.46, 711.38 and 309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.46, 711.38 and 309.83 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.46 : 711.38 = 309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.46/711.38 = 309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.46x = 711.38 × 309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.46x = 220,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,404.08/474.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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