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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.07, 714.10 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.07, 714.10 and 313.86 is: 470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.07 : 714.10 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.07/714.10 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.07x = 714.10 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.07x = 224,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,127.43/476.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.79

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