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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.94, 714.01 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.94, 714.01 and 270.60 is: 405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.94 : 714.01 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.94/714.01 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.94x = 714.01 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.94x = 193,211.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,211.11/475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.96

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