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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.94, 711.80 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.94, 711.80 and 269.63 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.94 : 711.80 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.94/711.80 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.94x = 711.80 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.94x = 191,922.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,922.63/474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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