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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.60, 626.72 and 474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.60, 626.72 and 474.60 is: 626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.60 : 626.72 = 474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.60/626.72 = 474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.60x = 626.72 × 474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.60x = 297,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,438.94/474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.72

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