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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475, 710.58 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475, 710.58 and 281.56 is: 421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475 : 710.58 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475/710.58 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475x = 710.58 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475x = 200,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,070.90/475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.20

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