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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.97, 714.25 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.97, 714.25 and 313.76 is: 470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.97 : 714.25 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.97/714.25 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.97x = 714.25 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.97x = 224,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,105.26/475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.84

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