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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.69, 715.65 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.69, 715.65 and 294.49 is: 441.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.69 : 715.65 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.69/715.65 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.69x = 715.65 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.69x = 210,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,751.77/477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.19

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