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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 714.96 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 714.96 and 314.82 is: 471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 714.96 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/714.96 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 714.96 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 225,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,083.71/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.52

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