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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.02, 706.19 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.02, 706.19 and 275.57 is: 413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.02 : 706.19 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.02/706.19 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.02x = 706.19 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.02x = 194,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,599.87/471.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.15

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