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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 714.29 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 714.29 and 373.46 is: 559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 714.29 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/714.29 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 714.29 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 266,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,753.30/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.65

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