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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.99, 714.10 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.99, 714.10 and 281.16 is: 421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.99 : 714.10 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.99/714.10 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.99x = 714.10 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.99x = 200,776.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,776.36/475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.81

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