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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.31, 714.46 and 313.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.31, 714.46 and 313.95 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.31 : 714.46 = 313.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.31/714.46 = 313.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.31x = 714.46 × 313.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.31x = 224,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,304.75/476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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