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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 715.35 and 294.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 715.35 and 294.23 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 715.35 = 294.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/715.35 = 294.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 715.35 × 294.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 210,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,477.43/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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