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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 711.76 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 711.76 and 282 is: 422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 711.76 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/711.76 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 711.76 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 200,716.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,716.32/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.99

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