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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.41, 711.38 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.41, 711.38 and 280.50 is: 419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.41 : 711.38 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.41/711.38 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.41x = 711.38 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.41x = 199,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,540.69/475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.72

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