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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 710.27 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 710.27 and 268.08 is: 401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 710.27 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/710.27 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 710.27 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 190,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,406.18/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.60

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