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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 712.60 and 280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 712.60 and 280.33 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 712.60 = 280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/712.60 = 280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 712.60 × 280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 199,763.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,763.16/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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