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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.67, 712.84 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.67, 712.84 and 269.64 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.67 : 712.84 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.67/712.84 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.67x = 712.84 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.67x = 192,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,209.50/474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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