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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.12, 711.96 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.12, 711.96 and 282.88 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.12 : 711.96 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.12/711.96 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.12x = 711.96 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.12x = 201,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,399.24/475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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