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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.21, 715.71 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.21, 715.71 and 271.74 is: 407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.21 : 715.71 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.21/715.71 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.21x = 715.71 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.21x = 194,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,487.04/477.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.55

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