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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.06, 711.19 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.06, 711.19 and 268.73 is: 403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.06 : 711.19 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.06/711.19 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.06x = 711.19 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.06x = 191,114.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,114.87/474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.14

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