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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 710.97 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 710.97 and 328.32 is: 491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 710.97 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/710.97 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 710.97 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 233,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,425.67/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.88

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