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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.37, 712.29 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.37, 712.29 and 320.72 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.37 : 712.29 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.37/712.29 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.37x = 712.29 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.37x = 228,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,442.09/475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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