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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.40, 710.70 and 405.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.40, 710.70 and 405.55 is: 607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.40 : 710.70 = 405.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.40/710.70 = 405.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.40x = 710.70 × 405.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.40x = 288,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,224.39/474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.56

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