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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.77, 712.92 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.77, 712.92 and 293.07 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.77 : 712.92 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.77/712.92 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.77x = 712.92 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.77x = 208,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,935.46/475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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