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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 710.96 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 710.96 and 282.84 is: 424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 710.96 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/710.96 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 710.96 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 201,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,087.93/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.24

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