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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.30, 711.60 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.30, 711.60 and 320.92 is: 480.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.30 : 711.60 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.30/711.60 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.30x = 711.60 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.30x = 228,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,366.67/475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.47

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