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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.94, 711.77 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.94, 711.77 and 292.44 is: 438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.94 : 711.77 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.94/711.77 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.94x = 711.77 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.94x = 208,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,148.56/474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.27

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