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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.84, 712.65 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.84, 712.65 and 364.86 is: 547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.84 : 712.65 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.84/712.65 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.84x = 712.65 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.84x = 260,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,017.48/474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.59

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