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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 708.21 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 708.21 and 401.49 is: 599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 708.21 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/708.21 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 708.21 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 284,339.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,339.23/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.38

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