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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.14, 714.33 and 281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.14, 714.33 and 281.31 is: 422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.14 : 714.33 = 281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.14/714.33 = 281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.14x = 714.33 × 281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.14x = 200,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,948.17/476.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.04

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