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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.93, 711.27 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.93, 711.27 and 230.67 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.93 : 711.27 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.93/711.27 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.93x = 711.27 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.93x = 164,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,068.65/474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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