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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 711.74 and 463.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 711.74 and 463.57 is: 694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 711.74 = 463.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/711.74 = 463.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 711.74 × 463.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 329,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,940.69/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.32

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