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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.66, 743.67 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.66, 743.67 and 474.96 is: 712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.66 : 743.67 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.66/743.67 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.66x = 743.67 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.66x = 353,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,213.50/495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.61

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