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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.23, 711.48 and 279.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.23, 711.48 and 279.11 is: 418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.23 : 711.48 = 279.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.23/711.48 = 279.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.23x = 711.48 × 279.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.23x = 198,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,581.18/474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.74

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