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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.06, 711.60 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.06, 711.60 and 328.30 is: 491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.06 : 711.60 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.06/711.60 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.06x = 711.60 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.06x = 233,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,618.28/475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.77

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