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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.70, 710.67 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.70, 710.67 and 401.58 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.70 : 710.67 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.70/710.67 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.70x = 710.67 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.70x = 285,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,390.86/474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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