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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.91, 712.98 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.91, 712.98 and 321.52 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.91 : 712.98 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.91/712.98 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.91x = 712.98 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.91x = 229,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,237.33/474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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