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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.21, 711 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.21, 711 and 404.82 is: 606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.21 : 711 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.21/711 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.21x = 711 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.21x = 287,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,827.02/474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.96

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