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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 713.88 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 713.88 and 271.08 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 713.88 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/713.88 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 713.88 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 193,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,518.59/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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