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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.19, 714.42 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.19, 714.42 and 320.67 is: 481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.19 : 714.42 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.19/714.42 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.19x = 714.42 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.19x = 229,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,093.06/476.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.10

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