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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.41, 715.23 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.41, 715.23 and 323.02 is: 484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.41 : 715.23 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.41/715.23 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.41x = 715.23 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.41x = 231,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,033.59/476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.95

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