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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.59, 713.01 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.59, 713.01 and 232.05 is: 347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.59 : 713.01 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.59/713.01 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.59x = 713.01 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.59x = 165,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,453.97/475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.89

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