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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 712.64 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 712.64 and 269.64 is: 403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 712.64 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/712.64 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 712.64 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 192,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,156.25/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.93

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