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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.92, 713.21 and 269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.92, 713.21 and 269.89 is: 405.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.92 : 713.21 = 269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.92/713.21 = 269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.92x = 713.21 × 269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.92x = 192,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,488.25/474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.31

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