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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 705.92 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 705.92 and 275.76 is: 413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 705.92 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/705.92 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 705.92 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 194,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,664.50/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.72

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