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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 710.10 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 710.10 and 387.48 is: 580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 710.10 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/710.10 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 710.10 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 275,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,149.55/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.19

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