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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.75, 712.89 and 321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.75, 712.89 and 321.10 is: 481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.75 : 712.89 = 321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.75/712.89 = 321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.75x = 712.89 × 321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.75x = 228,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,908.98/475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.15

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