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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.48, 714.36 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.48, 714.36 and 403.64 is: 605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.48 : 714.36 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.48/714.36 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.48x = 714.36 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.48x = 288,344.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,344.27/476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.16

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