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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 711.33 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 711.33 and 268.73 is: 402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 711.33 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/711.33 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 711.33 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 191,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,159.33/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.71

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