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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.33, 712.10 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.33, 712.10 and 270.04 is: 404.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.33 : 712.10 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.33/712.10 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.33x = 712.10 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.33x = 192,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,295.48/475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.55

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