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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 710.68 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 710.68 and 268.80 is: 403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 710.68 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/710.68 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 710.68 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 191,030.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,030.78/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.02

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