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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 714.93 and 294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 714.93 and 294.31 is: 441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 714.93 = 294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/714.93 = 294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 714.93 × 294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 210,411.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,411.05/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.89

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