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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.89, 711.60 and 344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.89, 711.60 and 344.57 is: 516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.89 : 711.60 = 344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.89/711.60 = 344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.89x = 711.60 × 344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.89x = 245,192.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,192.45/474.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.32

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