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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.84, 711.66 and 469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.84, 711.66 and 469.71 is: 703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.84 : 711.66 = 469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.84/711.66 = 469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.84x = 711.66 × 469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.84x = 334,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,273.82/474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.97

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