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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.14, 743.55 and 474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.14, 743.55 and 474.50 is: 712.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.14 : 743.55 = 474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.14/743.55 = 474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.14x = 743.55 × 474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.14x = 352,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,814.48/495.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.55

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