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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 713.36 and 319.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 713.36 and 319.99 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 713.36 = 319.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/713.36 = 319.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 713.36 × 319.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 228,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,268.07/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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