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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.18, 714.23 and 323.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.18, 714.23 and 323.09 is: 484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.18 : 714.23 = 323.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.18/714.23 = 323.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.18x = 714.23 × 323.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.18x = 230,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,760.57/476.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.61

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