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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.69, 714.10 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.69, 714.10 and 313.88 is: 470.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.69 : 714.10 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.69/714.10 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.69x = 714.10 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.69x = 224,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,140.92/476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.20

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