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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 714.11 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 714.11 and 271.17 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 714.11 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/714.11 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 714.11 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 193,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,643.85/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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