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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.31, 714.56 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.31, 714.56 and 271.02 is: 406.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.31 : 714.56 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.31/714.56 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.31x = 714.56 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.31x = 193,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,660.05/476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.58

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