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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.85, 713.10 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.85, 713.10 and 270.11 is: 404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.85 : 713.10 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.85/713.10 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.85x = 713.10 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.85x = 192,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,615.44/475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.78

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