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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 711.19 and 311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 711.19 and 311.94 is: 467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 711.19 = 311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/711.19 = 311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 711.19 × 311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 221,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,848.61/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.30

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