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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.71, 713.35 and 293.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.71, 713.35 and 293.05 is: 439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.71 : 713.35 = 293.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.71/713.35 = 293.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.71x = 713.35 × 293.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.71x = 209,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,047.22/475.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.44

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