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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.60, 711.89 and 280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.60, 711.89 and 280.93 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.60 : 711.89 = 280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.60/711.89 = 280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.60x = 711.89 × 280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.60x = 199,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,989.13/474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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