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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 711.36 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 711.36 and 279.27 is: 418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 711.36 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/711.36 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 711.36 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 198,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,661.51/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.51

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