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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.27, 711.98 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.27, 711.98 and 409.69 is: 615.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.27 : 711.98 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.27/711.98 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.27x = 711.98 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.27x = 291,691.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,691.09/474.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.03

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