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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.81, 711.99 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.81, 711.99 and 269.33 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.81 : 711.99 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.81/711.99 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.81x = 711.99 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.81x = 191,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,756.03/474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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