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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.46, 711.28 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.46, 711.28 and 269.13 is: 403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.46 : 711.28 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.46/711.28 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.46x = 711.28 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.46x = 191,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,426.79/474.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.46

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