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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 713.98 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 713.98 and 281.22 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 713.98 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/713.98 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 713.98 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 200,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,785.46/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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