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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.71, 714.34 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.71, 714.34 and 294.26 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.71 : 714.34 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.71/714.34 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.71x = 714.34 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.71x = 210,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,201.69/475.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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