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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 714.87 and 315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.68, 714.87 and 315.22 is: 472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.68 : 714.87 = 315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.68/714.87 = 315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.68x = 714.87 × 315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.68x = 225,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,341.32/476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.73

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