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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 713.04 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 713.04 and 270 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 713.04 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/713.04 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 713.04 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 192,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,520.80/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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