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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 711.06 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 711.06 and 320.14 is: 479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 711.06 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/711.06 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 711.06 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 227,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,638.75/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.60

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