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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.79, 713.03 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.79, 713.03 and 280.85 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.79 : 713.03 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.79/713.03 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.79x = 713.03 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.79x = 200,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,249.51/475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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