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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.09, 706.69 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.09, 706.69 and 276.39 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.09 : 706.69 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.09/706.69 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.09x = 706.69 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.09x = 195,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,322.05/471.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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