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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.74, 713.26 and 321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.74, 713.26 and 321.94 is: 481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.74 : 713.26 = 321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.74/713.26 = 321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.74x = 713.26 × 321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.74x = 229,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,626.92/476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.66

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