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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.73, 713.88 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.73, 713.88 and 313.92 is: 470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.73 : 713.88 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.73/713.88 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.73x = 713.88 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.73x = 224,101.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,101.21/476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.08

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