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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.62, 706.93 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.62, 706.93 and 276.62 is: 414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.62 : 706.93 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.62/706.93 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.62x = 706.93 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.62x = 195,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,546.75/471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.63

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