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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.30, 714.54 and 293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.30, 714.54 and 293.60 is: 440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.30 : 714.54 = 293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.30/714.54 = 293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.30x = 714.54 × 293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.30x = 209,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,788.94/476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.46

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