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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.17, 714.56 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.17, 714.56 and 271.17 is: 406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.17 : 714.56 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.17/714.56 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.17x = 714.56 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.17x = 193,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,765.88/476.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.93

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