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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 710.48 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 710.48 and 268.80 is: 402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 710.48 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/710.48 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 710.48 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 190,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,977.02/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.84

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