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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 711.24 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 711.24 and 469.12 is: 703.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 711.24 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/711.24 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 711.24 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 333,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,656.91/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.15

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