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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.85, 711.60 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.85, 711.60 and 269.11 is: 403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.85 : 711.60 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.85/711.60 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.85x = 711.60 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.85x = 191,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,498.68/474.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.28

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