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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.39, 713.52 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.39, 713.52 and 293.14 is: 439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.39 : 713.52 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.39/713.52 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.39x = 713.52 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.39x = 209,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,161.25/475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.98

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