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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.32, 714.85 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.32, 714.85 and 331.10 is: 496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.32 : 714.85 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.32/714.85 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.32x = 714.85 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.32x = 236,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,686.84/476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.91

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