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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.57, 713.17 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.57, 713.17 and 280.97 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.57 : 713.17 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.57/713.17 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.57x = 713.17 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.57x = 200,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,378.83/475.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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