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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.32, 707.10 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.32, 707.10 and 276.45 is: 414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.32 : 707.10 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.32/707.10 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.32x = 707.10 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.32x = 195,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,474.11/471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.74

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