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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.03, 714.94 and 467.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.03, 714.94 and 467.31 is: 700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.03 : 714.94 = 467.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.03/714.94 = 467.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.03x = 714.94 × 467.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.03x = 334,096.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,096.27/477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.37

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