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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 714.20 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 714.20 and 313.64 is: 470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 714.20 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/714.20 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 714.20 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 224,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,001.69/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.59

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