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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.95, 715.79 and 322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.95, 715.79 and 322.51 is: 484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.95 : 715.79 = 322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.95/715.79 = 322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.95x = 715.79 × 322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.95x = 230,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,849.43/476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.01

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