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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.16, 707.14 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.16, 707.14 and 276.34 is: 414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.16 : 707.14 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.16/707.14 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.16x = 707.14 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.16x = 195,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,411.07/471.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.74

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