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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.30, 712.95 and 321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.30, 712.95 and 321.54 is: 482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.30 : 712.95 = 321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.30/712.95 = 321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.30x = 712.95 × 321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.30x = 229,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,241.94/475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.31

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