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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.58, 710.89 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.58, 710.89 and 439.98 is: 659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.58 : 710.89 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.58/710.89 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.58x = 710.89 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.58x = 312,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,773.62/474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.05

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