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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.46, 713.19 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.46, 713.19 and 292.30 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.46 : 713.19 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.46/713.19 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.46x = 713.19 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.46x = 208,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,465.44/475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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