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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.56, 705.28 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.56, 705.28 and 276.09 is: 412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.56 : 705.28 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.56/705.28 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.56x = 705.28 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.56x = 194,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,720.06/471.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.93

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