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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.45, 713.97 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.45, 713.97 and 232.70 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.45 : 713.97 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.45/713.97 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.45x = 713.97 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.45x = 166,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,140.82/476.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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