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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.69, 714.15 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.69, 714.15 and 293.49 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.69 : 714.15 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.69/714.15 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.69x = 714.15 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.69x = 209,595.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,595.88/476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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