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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.74, 711.50 and 320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.74, 711.50 and 320.30 is: 480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.74 : 711.50 = 320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.74/711.50 = 320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.74x = 711.50 × 320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.74x = 227,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,888.29/474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.03

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