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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 711.08 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 711.08 and 474.06 is: 709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 711.08 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/711.08 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 711.08 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 337,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,094.58/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.25

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