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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.33, 714.59 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.33, 714.59 and 281.66 is: 422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.33 : 714.59 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.33/714.59 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.33x = 714.59 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.33x = 201,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,271.42/476.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.55

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