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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.32, 714.39 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.32, 714.39 and 338.95 is: 508.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.32 : 714.39 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.32/714.39 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.32x = 714.39 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.32x = 242,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,138.92/476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.36

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