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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 711.12 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 711.12 and 454.44 is: 681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 711.12 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/711.12 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 711.12 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 323,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,161.37/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.03

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