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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.60, 709.83 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.60, 709.83 and 268.31 is: 402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.60 : 709.83 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.60/709.83 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.60x = 709.83 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.60x = 190,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,450.94/473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.14

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