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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.43, 713.55 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.43, 713.55 and 283.65 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.43 : 713.55 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.43/713.55 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.43x = 713.55 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.43x = 202,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,398.46/476.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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