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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.52, 713.32 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.52, 713.32 and 270.08 is: 405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.52 : 713.32 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.52/713.32 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.52x = 713.32 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.52x = 192,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,653.47/475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.14

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