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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.10, 714.47 and 281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.10, 714.47 and 281.03 is: 421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.10 : 714.47 = 281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.10/714.47 = 281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.10x = 714.47 × 281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.10x = 200,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,782.53/476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.72

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