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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.64, 714.54 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.64, 714.54 and 313.64 is: 471.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.64 : 714.54 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.64/714.54 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.64x = 714.54 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.64x = 224,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,108.33/475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.17

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