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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.99, 715.50 and 293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.99, 715.50 and 293.83 is: 440.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.99 : 715.50 = 293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.99/715.50 = 293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.99x = 715.50 × 293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.99x = 210,233.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,233.58/476.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.75

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