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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.42, 710.34 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.42, 710.34 and 268.68 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.42 : 710.34 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.42/710.34 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.42x = 710.34 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.42x = 190,854.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,854.15/474.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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