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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.23, 714.45 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.23, 714.45 and 294.06 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.23 : 714.45 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.23/714.45 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.23x = 714.45 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.23x = 210,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,091.17/477.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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