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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.82, 712.41 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.82, 712.41 and 321.44 is: 481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.82 : 712.41 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.82/712.41 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.82x = 712.41 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.82x = 228,997.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,997.07/475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.27

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