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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 715.52 and 282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 715.52 and 282.10 is: 423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 715.52 = 282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/715.52 = 282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 715.52 × 282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 201,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,847.11/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.23

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