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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.33, 711.59 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.33, 711.59 and 279.66 is: 419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.33 : 711.59 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.33/711.59 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.33x = 711.59 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.33x = 199,001.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,001.86/474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.54

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