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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.41, 712.87 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.41, 712.87 and 281.50 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.41 : 712.87 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.41/712.87 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.41x = 712.87 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.41x = 200,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,672.91/476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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