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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.55, 714.87 and 312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.55, 714.87 and 312.17 is: 468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.55 : 714.87 = 312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.55/714.87 = 312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.55x = 714.87 × 312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.55x = 223,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,157.39/476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.28

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