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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 711.06 and 427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 711.06 and 427.06 is: 640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 711.06 = 427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/711.06 = 427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 711.06 × 427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 303,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,665.28/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.59

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