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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.03, 714.24 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.03, 714.24 and 312.08 is: 467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.03 : 714.24 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.03/714.24 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.03x = 714.24 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.03x = 222,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,902.98/477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.28

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