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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.98, 713.42 and 292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.98, 713.42 and 292.73 is: 439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.98 : 713.42 = 292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.98/713.42 = 292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.98x = 713.42 × 292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.98x = 208,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,837.97/474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.68

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