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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.56, 715.16 and 271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.56, 715.16 and 271.62 is: 406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.56 : 715.16 = 271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.56/715.16 = 271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.56x = 715.16 × 271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.56x = 194,251.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,251.76/477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.76

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