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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.91, 711.10 and 269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.91, 711.10 and 269.17 is: 403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.91 : 711.10 = 269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.91/711.10 = 269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.91x = 711.10 × 269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.91x = 191,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,406.79/474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.04

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