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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.35, 712.87 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.35, 712.87 and 280.44 is: 420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.35 : 712.87 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.35/712.87 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.35x = 712.87 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.35x = 199,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,915.86/475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.57

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