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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.40, 713.78 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.40, 713.78 and 270.38 is: 405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.40 : 713.78 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.40/713.78 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.40x = 713.78 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.40x = 192,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,986.92/475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.95

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