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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.20, 709.92 and 401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.20, 709.92 and 401.08 is: 600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.20 : 709.92 = 401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.20/709.92 = 401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.20x = 709.92 × 401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.20x = 284,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,734.71/474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.45

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