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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 709.65 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 709.65 and 267.93 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 709.65 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/709.65 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 709.65 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 190,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,136.52/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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