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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.74, 711.92 and 269.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.74, 711.92 and 269.45 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.74 : 711.92 = 269.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.74/711.92 = 269.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.74x = 711.92 × 269.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.74x = 191,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,823.96/474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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