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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.41, 707.28 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.41, 707.28 and 276.57 is: 414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.41 : 707.28 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.41/707.28 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.41x = 707.28 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.41x = 195,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,612.43/471.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.96

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