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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.26, 713.34 and 293.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.26, 713.34 and 293.01 is: 439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.26 : 713.34 = 293.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.26/713.34 = 293.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.26x = 713.34 × 293.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.26x = 209,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,015.75/475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.79

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