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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 711.41 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 711.41 and 268.22 is: 402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 711.41 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/711.41 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 711.41 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 190,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,814.39/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.31

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