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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.91, 712.13 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.91, 712.13 and 281 is: 420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.91 : 712.13 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.91/712.13 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.91x = 712.13 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.91x = 200,107.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,107.13/475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.47

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