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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.67, 710.62 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.67, 710.62 and 383.54 is: 574.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.67 : 710.62 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.67/710.62 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.67x = 710.62 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.67x = 272,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,552.01/474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.20

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