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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 712.79 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 712.79 and 269.94 is: 404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 712.79 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/712.79 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 712.79 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 192,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,410.53/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.96

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