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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.98, 713.36 and 321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.98, 713.36 and 321.54 is: 481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.98 : 713.36 = 321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.98/713.36 = 321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.98x = 713.36 × 321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.98x = 229,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,373.77/475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.90

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