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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 714.11 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 714.11 and 270.78 is: 406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 714.11 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/714.11 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 714.11 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 193,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,366.71/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.40

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