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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.92, 714.30 and 422.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.92, 714.30 and 422.92 is: 633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.92 : 714.30 = 422.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.92/714.30 = 422.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.92x = 714.30 × 422.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.92x = 302,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,091.76/476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.42

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