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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.36, 712.46 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.36, 712.46 and 270.06 is: 404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.36 : 712.46 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.36/712.46 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.36x = 712.46 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.36x = 192,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,406.95/475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.76

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