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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.40, 710.64 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.40, 710.64 and 442.40 is: 662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.40 : 710.64 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.40/710.64 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.40x = 710.64 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.40x = 314,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,387.14/474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.70

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