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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 714.96 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 714.96 and 293.76 is: 440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 714.96 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/714.96 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 714.96 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 210,026.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,026.65/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.97

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