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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.06, 706.03 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.06, 706.03 and 276.59 is: 413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.06 : 706.03 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.06/706.03 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.06x = 706.03 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.06x = 195,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,279.45/472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.68

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