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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.11, 713.27 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.11, 713.27 and 331.59 is: 497.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.11 : 713.27 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.11/713.27 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.11x = 713.27 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.11x = 236,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,511.54/475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.80

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