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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 712.38 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 712.38 and 321 is: 481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 712.38 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/712.38 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 712.38 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 228,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,673.98/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.34

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