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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.34, 711.52 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.34, 711.52 and 283.18 is: 424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.34 : 711.52 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.34/711.52 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.34x = 711.52 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.34x = 201,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,488.23/474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.78

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