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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 715.98 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 715.98 and 323.52 is: 485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 715.98 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/715.98 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 715.98 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 231,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,633.85/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.70

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