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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.97, 712.11 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.97, 712.11 and 270.63 is: 404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.97 : 712.11 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.97/712.11 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.97x = 712.11 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.97x = 192,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,718.33/475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.90

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