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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.30, 716.53 and 474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.30, 716.53 and 474.16 is: 707.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.30 : 716.53 = 474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.30/716.53 = 474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.30x = 716.53 × 474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.30x = 339,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,749.86/480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.37

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