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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.25, 712.26 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.25, 712.26 and 280.40 is: 420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.25 : 712.26 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.25/712.26 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.25x = 712.26 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.25x = 199,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,714.14/475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.23

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