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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.45, 715.04 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.45, 715.04 and 322.01 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.45 : 715.04 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.45/715.04 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.45x = 715.04 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.45x = 230,250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,250.03/476.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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