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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.67, 715.01 and 322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.67, 715.01 and 322.90 is: 484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.67 : 715.01 = 322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.67/715.01 = 322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.67x = 715.01 × 322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.67x = 230,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,876.73/476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.35

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