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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.90, 712.31 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.90, 712.31 and 270.74 is: 406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.90 : 712.31 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.90/712.31 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.90x = 712.31 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.90x = 192,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,845.89/474.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.08

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