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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 714.24 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 714.24 and 313.68 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 714.24 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/714.24 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 714.24 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 224,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,042.80/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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