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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.15, 707.97 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.15, 707.97 and 418.14 is: 624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.15 : 707.97 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.15/707.97 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.15x = 707.97 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.15x = 296,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,030.58/474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.34

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