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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.47, 711.64 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.47, 711.64 and 149.77 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.47 : 711.64 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.47/711.64 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.47x = 711.64 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.47x = 106,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,578.55/474.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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