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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 714.02 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 714.02 and 314.10 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 714.02 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/714.02 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 714.02 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 224,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,272.11/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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