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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 711.12 and 364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 711.12 and 364.76 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 711.12 = 364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/711.12 = 364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 711.12 × 364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 259,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,388.13/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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