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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 711.45 and 404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 711.45 and 404.97 is: 606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 711.45 = 404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/711.45 = 404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 711.45 × 404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 288,115.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,115.91/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.88

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