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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.89, 714.29 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.89, 714.29 and 293.72 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.89 : 714.29 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.89/714.29 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.89x = 714.29 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.89x = 209,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,802.31/476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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