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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.05, 709.55 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.05, 709.55 and 267.62 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.05 : 709.55 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.05/709.55 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.05x = 709.55 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.05x = 189,884.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,884.89/473.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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