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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.54, 712.02 and 344.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.54, 712.02 and 344.69 is: 517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.54 : 712.02 = 344.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.54/712.02 = 344.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.54x = 712.02 × 344.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.54x = 245,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,420.89/474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.18

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