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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 710.44 and 382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 710.44 and 382.91 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 710.44 = 382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/710.44 = 382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 710.44 × 382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 272,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,034.58/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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