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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.44, 714.66 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.44, 714.66 and 283.48 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.44 : 714.66 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.44/714.66 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.44x = 714.66 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.44x = 202,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,591.82/476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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