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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 712.80 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 712.80 and 311.04 is: 466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 712.80 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/712.80 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 712.80 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 221,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,709.31/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.32

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