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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 713.34 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 713.34 and 438.84 is: 659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 713.34 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/713.34 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 713.34 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 313,042.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,042.13/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.76

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