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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 714.06 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 714.06 and 331.38 is: 497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 714.06 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/714.06 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 714.06 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 236,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,625.20/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.10

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