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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.08, 714.70 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.08, 714.70 and 271.04 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.08 : 714.70 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.08/714.70 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.08x = 714.70 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.08x = 193,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,712.29/477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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