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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.93, 714.48 and 310.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.93, 714.48 and 310.87 is: 466.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.93 : 714.48 = 310.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.93/714.48 = 310.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.93x = 714.48 × 310.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.93x = 222,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,110.40/475.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.69

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