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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.54, 710.85 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.54, 710.85 and 337.74 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.54 : 710.85 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.54/710.85 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.54x = 710.85 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.54x = 240,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,082.48/474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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