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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.05, 714.08 and 314.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.05, 714.08 and 314.05 is: 471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.05 : 714.08 = 314.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.05/714.08 = 314.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.05x = 714.08 × 314.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.05x = 224,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,255.25/476.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.08

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