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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 714.28 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.68, 714.28 and 322.06 is: 482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.68 : 714.28 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.68/714.28 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.68x = 714.28 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.68x = 230,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,041.02/476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.59

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