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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.32, 714.49 and 269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.32, 714.49 and 269.41 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.32 : 714.49 = 269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.32/714.49 = 269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.32x = 714.49 × 269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.32x = 192,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,491.42/476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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