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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 712.14 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 712.14 and 402.68 is: 604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 712.14 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/712.14 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 712.14 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 286,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,760.97/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.52

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