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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 715.19 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 715.19 and 294.39 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 715.19 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/715.19 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 715.19 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 210,543.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,543.31/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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