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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.75, 714.81 and 313.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.75, 714.81 and 313.94 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.75 : 714.81 = 313.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.75/714.81 = 313.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.75x = 714.81 × 313.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.75x = 224,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,403.88/476.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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