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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.98, 714.12 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.98, 714.12 and 281.27 is: 422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.98 : 714.12 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.98/714.12 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.98x = 714.12 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.98x = 200,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,861.26/475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.00

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