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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 710.95 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 710.95 and 269.28 is: 403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 710.95 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/710.95 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 710.95 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 191,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,444.62/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.41

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