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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.07, 716.21 and 474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.07, 716.21 and 474.64 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.07 : 716.21 = 474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.07/716.21 = 474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.07x = 716.21 × 474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.07x = 339,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,935.96/477.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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