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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.56, 709.45 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.56, 709.45 and 268.28 is: 401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.56 : 709.45 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.56/709.45 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.56x = 709.45 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.56x = 190,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,330.44/473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.91

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