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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.13, 711.80 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.13, 711.80 and 269.08 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.13 : 711.80 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.13/711.80 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.13x = 711.80 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.13x = 191,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,531.14/475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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