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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.34, 710.84 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.34, 710.84 and 425.28 is: 637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.34 : 710.84 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.34/710.84 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.34x = 710.84 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.34x = 302,306.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,306.04/474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.32

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