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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.54, 707.06 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.54, 707.06 and 374.67 is: 561.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.54 : 707.06 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.54/707.06 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.54x = 707.06 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.54x = 264,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,914.17/471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.81

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