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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.51, 713.95 and 403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.51, 713.95 and 403.31 is: 604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.51 : 713.95 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.51/713.95 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.51x = 713.95 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.51x = 287,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,943.95/476.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.28

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