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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.94, 714.18 and 313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.94, 714.18 and 313.70 is: 470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.94 : 714.18 = 313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.94/714.18 = 313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.94x = 714.18 × 313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.94x = 224,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,038.27/475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.73

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