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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 713.22 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 713.22 and 283.64 is: 424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 713.22 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/713.22 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 713.22 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 202,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,297.72/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.89

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