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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.66, 713.59 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.66, 713.59 and 270.22 is: 405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.66 : 713.59 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.66/713.59 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.66x = 713.59 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.66x = 192,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,826.29/475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.39

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