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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.43, 714.60 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.43, 714.60 and 270.35 is: 405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.43 : 714.60 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.43/714.60 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.43x = 714.60 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.43x = 193,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,192.11/476.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.50

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