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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.20, 712.18 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.20, 712.18 and 283 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.20 : 712.18 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.20/712.18 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.20x = 712.18 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.20x = 201,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,546.94/474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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