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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.46, 714.84 and 293.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.46, 714.84 and 293.97 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.46 : 714.84 = 293.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.46/714.84 = 293.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.46x = 714.84 × 293.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.46x = 210,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,141.51/476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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