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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.06, 711.30 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.06, 711.30 and 269 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.06 : 711.30 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.06/711.30 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.06x = 711.30 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.06x = 191,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,339.70/474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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