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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.70, 714.90 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.70, 714.90 and 293.82 is: 440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.70 : 714.90 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.70/714.90 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.70x = 714.90 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.70x = 210,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,051.92/476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.64

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