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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.87, 714.89 and 271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.87, 714.89 and 271.15 is: 406.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.87 : 714.89 = 271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.87/714.89 = 271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.87x = 714.89 × 271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.87x = 193,842.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,842.42/476.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.49

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