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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.27, 713.63 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.27, 713.63 and 290.96 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.27 : 713.63 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.27/713.63 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.27x = 713.63 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.27x = 207,632.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,632.76/476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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