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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.87, 713.39 and 270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.87, 713.39 and 270.15 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.87 : 713.39 = 270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.87/713.39 = 270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.87x = 713.39 × 270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.87x = 192,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,719.80/475.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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