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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.69, 713.63 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.69, 713.63 and 270.35 is: 405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.69 : 713.63 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.69/713.63 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.69x = 713.63 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.69x = 192,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,929.87/475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.58

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