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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.15, 711.23 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.15, 711.23 and 268.82 is: 403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.15 : 711.23 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.15/711.23 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.15x = 711.23 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.15x = 191,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,192.13/474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.23

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