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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.16, 713.43 and 293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.16, 713.43 and 293.31 is: 440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.16 : 713.43 = 293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.16/713.43 = 293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.16x = 713.43 × 293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.16x = 209,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,256.15/475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.40

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