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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.64, 714.90 and 295.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.64, 714.90 and 295.18 is: 441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.64 : 714.90 = 295.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.64/714.90 = 295.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.64x = 714.90 × 295.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.64x = 211,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,024.18/477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.81

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