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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.54, 712.70 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.54, 712.70 and 313.34 is: 469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.54 : 712.70 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.54/712.70 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.54x = 712.70 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.54x = 223,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,313.46/475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.60

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