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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 715.51 and 271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 715.51 and 271.58 is: 406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 715.51 = 271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/715.51 = 271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 715.51 × 271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 194,318.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,318.21/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.84

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