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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.30, 713.36 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.30, 713.36 and 270.28 is: 405.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.30 : 713.36 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.30/713.36 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.30x = 713.36 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.30x = 192,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,806.94/475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.65

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