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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.78, 707.60 and 465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.78, 707.60 and 465.18 is: 693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.78 : 707.60 = 465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.78/707.60 = 465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.78x = 707.60 × 465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.78x = 329,159.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,159.04/474.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.29

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