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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 713.94 and 322.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 713.94 and 322.91 is: 484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 713.94 = 322.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/713.94 = 322.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 713.94 × 322.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 230,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,538.37/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.32

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