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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.65, 715.09 and 281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.65, 715.09 and 281.81 is: 422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.65 : 715.09 = 281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.65/715.09 = 281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.65x = 715.09 × 281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.65x = 201,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,519.51/476.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.78

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