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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.86, 709.26 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.86, 709.26 and 268.68 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.86 : 709.26 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.86/709.26 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.86x = 709.26 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.86x = 190,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,563.98/472.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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