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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.19, 713.76 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.19, 713.76 and 270.32 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.19 : 713.76 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.19/713.76 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.19x = 713.76 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.19x = 192,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,940.03/476.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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