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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 712.95 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 712.95 and 270.45 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 712.95 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/712.95 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 712.95 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 192,817.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,817.33/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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