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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 712.14 and 279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 712.14 and 279.78 is: 419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 712.14 = 279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/712.14 = 279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 712.14 × 279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 199,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,242.53/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.28

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