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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 714.64 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 714.64 and 271.32 is: 406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 714.64 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/714.64 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 714.64 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 193,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,896.12/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.59

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