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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.76, 714.14 and 280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.76, 714.14 and 280.95 is: 421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.76 : 714.14 = 280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.76/714.14 = 280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.76x = 714.14 × 280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.76x = 200,636.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,636.23/475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.72

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