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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 710.84 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 710.84 and 268.72 is: 402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 710.84 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/710.84 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 710.84 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 191,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,015.82/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.71

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