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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.64, 714.13 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.64, 714.13 and 270.62 is: 406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.64 : 714.13 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.64/714.13 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.64x = 714.13 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.64x = 193,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,257.86/475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.31

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