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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.93, 711.09 and 310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.93, 711.09 and 310.59 is: 465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.93 : 711.09 = 310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.93/711.09 = 310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.93x = 711.09 × 310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.93x = 220,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,857.44/474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.03

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