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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.91, 709.61 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.91, 709.61 and 268.17 is: 401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.91 : 709.61 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.91/709.61 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.91x = 709.61 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.91x = 190,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,294.77/473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.54

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