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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.72, 715.07 and 293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.72, 715.07 and 293.55 is: 440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.72 : 715.07 = 293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.72/715.07 = 293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.72x = 715.07 × 293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.72x = 209,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,907.33/476.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.32

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