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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.25, 713.76 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.25, 713.76 and 281.40 is: 421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.25 : 713.76 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.25/713.76 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.25x = 713.76 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.25x = 200,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,852.06/476.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.74

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