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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.82, 710.43 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.82, 710.43 and 426.86 is: 638.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.82 : 710.43 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.82/710.43 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.82x = 710.43 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.82x = 303,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,254.15/474.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.67

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