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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 711.84 and 310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 711.84 and 310.40 is: 465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 711.84 = 310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/711.84 = 310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 711.84 × 310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 220,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,955.14/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.13

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