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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.15, 714.75 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.15, 714.75 and 271.53 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.15 : 714.75 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.15/714.75 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.15x = 714.75 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.15x = 194,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,076.07/477.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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