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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.02, 713.49 and 314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.02, 713.49 and 314.02 is: 470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.02 : 713.49 = 314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.02/713.49 = 314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.02x = 713.49 × 314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.02x = 224,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,050.13/476.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.67

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