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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.66, 712.32 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.66, 712.32 and 269.64 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.66 : 712.32 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.66/712.32 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.66x = 712.32 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.66x = 192,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,069.96/474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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