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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.95, 713.57 and 321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.95, 713.57 and 321.49 is: 482.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.95 : 713.57 = 321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.95/713.57 = 321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.95x = 713.57 × 321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.95x = 229,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,405.62/475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.00

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