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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.94, 713.49 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.94, 713.49 and 455.50 is: 684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.94 : 713.49 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.94/713.49 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.94x = 713.49 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.94x = 324,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,994.70/474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.29

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