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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.15, 714.49 and 314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.15, 714.49 and 314.15 is: 471.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.15 : 714.49 = 314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.15/714.49 = 314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.15x = 714.49 × 314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.15x = 224,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,452.68/476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.40

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