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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.54, 711.85 and 279.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.54, 711.85 and 279.83 is: 419.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.54 : 711.85 = 279.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.54/711.85 = 279.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.54x = 711.85 × 279.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.54x = 199,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,196.99/474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.77

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