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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 712.83 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 712.83 and 269.73 is: 404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 712.83 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/712.83 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 712.83 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 192,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,270.37/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.40

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