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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 714.40 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 714.40 and 354.50 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 714.40 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/714.40 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 714.40 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 253,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,254.80/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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