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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.89, 715.64 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.89, 715.64 and 323.19 is: 484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.89 : 715.64 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.89/715.64 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.89x = 715.64 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.89x = 231,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,286.08/476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.99

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