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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 706.94 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 706.94 and 276.28 is: 414.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 706.94 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/706.94 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 706.94 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 195,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,313.38/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.36

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