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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.42, 710.82 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.42, 710.82 and 383.16 is: 574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.42 : 710.82 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.42/710.82 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.42x = 710.82 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.42x = 272,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,357.79/474.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.09

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