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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 714.12 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 714.12 and 294.68 is: 441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 714.12 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/714.12 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 714.12 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 210,436.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,436.88/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.02

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