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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.26, 713.39 and 280.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.26, 713.39 and 280.45 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.26 : 713.39 = 280.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.26/713.39 = 280.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.26x = 713.39 × 280.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.26x = 200,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,070.23/475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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