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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.29, 711.46 and 383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.29, 711.46 and 383.17 is: 574.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.29 : 711.46 = 383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.29/711.46 = 383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.29x = 711.46 × 383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.29x = 272,605.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,605.61/474.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.77

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