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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 710.57 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 710.57 and 440.51 is: 660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 710.57 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/710.57 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 710.57 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 313,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,010.74/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.19

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