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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 662.40 and 474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 662.40 and 474.30 is: 662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 662.40 = 474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/662.40 = 474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 662.40 × 474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 314,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,176.32/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.40

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