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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 714.02 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 714.02 and 313.74 is: 471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 714.02 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/714.02 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 714.02 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 224,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,015.07/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.59

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