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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.95, 712.07 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.95, 712.07 and 320.49 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.95 : 712.07 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.95/712.07 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.95x = 712.07 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.95x = 228,211.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,211.31/474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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