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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.55, 706.16 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.55, 706.16 and 276.04 is: 413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.55 : 706.16 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.55/706.16 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.55x = 706.16 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.55x = 194,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,927.33/471.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.37

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