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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 713.03 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 713.03 and 311.10 is: 466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 713.03 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/713.03 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 713.03 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 221,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,822.08/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.21

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