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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.38, 714.48 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.38, 714.48 and 129.63 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.38 : 714.48 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.38/714.48 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.38x = 714.48 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.38x = 92,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,618.04/476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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