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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 711.71 and 328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 711.71 and 328.33 is: 492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 711.71 = 328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/711.71 = 328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 711.71 × 328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 233,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,674.79/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.74

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