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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 714.81 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 714.81 and 281.88 is: 422.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 714.81 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/714.81 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 714.81 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 201,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,490.64/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.62

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