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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.02, 705.71 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.02, 705.71 and 374.63 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.02 : 705.71 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.02/705.71 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.02x = 705.71 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.02x = 264,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,377.55/471.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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