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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 714.91 and 293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 714.91 and 293.95 is: 441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 714.91 = 293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/714.91 = 293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 714.91 × 293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 210,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,147.79/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.30

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