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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.60, 711.90 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.60, 711.90 and 452.73 is: 679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.60 : 711.90 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.60/711.90 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.60x = 711.90 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.60x = 322,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,298.49/474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.10

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