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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.61, 712.62 and 410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.61, 712.62 and 410.12 is: 615.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.61 : 712.62 = 410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.61/712.62 = 410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.61x = 712.62 × 410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.61x = 292,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,259.71/474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.79

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