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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.83, 712.75 and 280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.83, 712.75 and 280.24 is: 419.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.83 : 712.75 = 280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.83/712.75 = 280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.83x = 712.75 × 280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.83x = 199,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,737.50/475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.77

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