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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.50, 713.31 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.50, 713.31 and 294.17 is: 441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.50 : 713.31 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.50/713.31 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.50x = 713.31 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.50x = 209,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,829.73/475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.28

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