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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.86, 713.70 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.86, 713.70 and 267.69 is: 401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.86 : 713.70 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.86/713.70 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.86x = 713.70 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.86x = 191,050.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,050.35/475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.48

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