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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 713.84 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 713.84 and 270.52 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 713.84 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/713.84 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 713.84 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 193,108.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,108.00/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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