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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.65, 711.73 and 279.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.65, 711.73 and 279.71 is: 419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.65 : 711.73 = 279.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.65/711.73 = 279.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.65x = 711.73 × 279.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.65x = 199,078.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,078.00/474.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.42

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