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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.66, 711.18 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.66, 711.18 and 460.08 is: 689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.66 : 711.18 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.66/711.18 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.66x = 711.18 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.66x = 327,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,199.69/474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.33

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