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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.69, 715.03 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.69, 715.03 and 312.46 is: 468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.69 : 715.03 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.69/715.03 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.69x = 715.03 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.69x = 223,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,415.71/476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.69

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