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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.67, 712.61 and 402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.67, 712.61 and 402.98 is: 604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.67 : 712.61 = 402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.67/712.61 = 402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.67x = 712.61 × 402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.67x = 287,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,165.56/474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.99

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