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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.51, 714 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.51, 714 and 354.16 is: 530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.51 : 714 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.51/714 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.51x = 714 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.51x = 252,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,866.67/476.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.66

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