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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.71, 715.06 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.71, 715.06 and 294.17 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.71 : 715.06 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.71/715.06 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.71x = 715.06 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.71x = 210,345.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,345.99/476.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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