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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 711 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 711 and 230.98 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 711 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/711 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 711 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 164,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,226.78/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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