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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.66, 710.28 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.66, 710.28 and 310.02 is: 463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.66 : 710.28 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.66/710.28 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.66x = 710.28 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.66x = 220,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,201.01/474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.91

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