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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.98, 741.32 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.98, 741.32 and 474.40 is: 706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.98 : 741.32 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.98/741.32 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.98x = 741.32 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.98x = 351,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,682.21/497.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.22

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