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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.57, 711.12 and 319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.57, 711.12 and 319.89 is: 479.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.57 : 711.12 = 319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.57/711.12 = 319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.57x = 711.12 × 319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.57x = 227,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,480.18/474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.34

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