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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.66, 713.82 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.66, 713.82 and 270.64 is: 406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.66 : 713.82 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.66/713.82 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.66x = 713.82 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.66x = 193,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,188.24/475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.15

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