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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.46, 710.76 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.46, 710.76 and 268.40 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.46 : 710.76 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.46/710.76 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.46x = 710.76 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.46x = 190,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,767.98/474.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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