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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.40, 710.28 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.40, 710.28 and 431.10 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.40 : 710.28 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.40/710.28 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.40x = 710.28 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.40x = 306,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,201.71/474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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