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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 714.78 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 714.78 and 271.14 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 714.78 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/714.78 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 714.78 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 193,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,805.45/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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