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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.38, 713.96 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.38, 713.96 and 271.04 is: 406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.38 : 713.96 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.38/713.96 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.38x = 713.96 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.38x = 193,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,510.36/476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.21

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