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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 709.56 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 709.56 and 268.12 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 709.56 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/709.56 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 709.56 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 190,247.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,247.23/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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