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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.92, 714.08 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.92, 714.08 and 322.42 is: 483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.92 : 714.08 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.92/714.08 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.92x = 714.08 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.92x = 230,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,233.67/475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.77

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