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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.93, 706.73 and 276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.93, 706.73 and 276.41 is: 413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.93 : 706.73 = 276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.93/706.73 = 276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.93x = 706.73 × 276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.93x = 195,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,347.62/471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.94

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