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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.96, 710.76 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.96, 710.76 and 281 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.96 : 710.76 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.96/710.76 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.96x = 710.76 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.96x = 199,723.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,723.56/473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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