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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 714.97 and 374.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 714.97 and 374.05 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 714.97 = 374.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/714.97 = 374.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 714.97 × 374.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 267,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,434.53/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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