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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.47, 713.25 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.47, 713.25 and 269.73 is: 404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.47 : 713.25 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.47/713.25 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.47x = 713.25 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.47x = 192,384.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,384.92/475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.62

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