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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 714.35 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 714.35 and 356.22 is: 533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 714.35 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/714.35 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 714.35 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 254,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,466.65/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.57

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