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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 713.22 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 713.22 and 270.22 is: 405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 713.22 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/713.22 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 713.22 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 192,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,726.31/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.26

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