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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 652.86 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 652.86 and 442.26 is: 608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 652.86 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/652.86 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 652.86 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 288,733.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,733.86/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.99

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