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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.60, 711.06 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.60, 711.06 and 329.64 is: 493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.60 : 711.06 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.60/711.06 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.60x = 711.06 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.60x = 234,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,393.82/474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.88

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