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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.70, 710.82 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.70, 710.82 and 328.90 is: 492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.70 : 710.82 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.70/710.82 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.70x = 710.82 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.70x = 233,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,788.70/474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.50

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