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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 711.45 and 439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 711.45 and 439.10 is: 658.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 711.45 = 439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/711.45 = 439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 711.45 × 439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 312,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,397.70/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.65

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