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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.19, 715.98 and 323.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.19, 715.98 and 323.29 is: 485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.19 : 715.98 = 323.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.19/715.98 = 323.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.19x = 715.98 × 323.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.19x = 231,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,465.59/477.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.06

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