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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.58, 715.33 and 294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.58, 715.33 and 294.33 is: 441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.58 : 715.33 = 294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.58/715.33 = 294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.58x = 715.33 × 294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.58x = 210,546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,546.13/476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.78

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