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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 714.24 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 714.24 and 313.92 is: 470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 714.24 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/714.24 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 714.24 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 224,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,214.22/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.05

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