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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.27, 754.50 and 474.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.27, 754.50 and 474.65 is: 711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.27 : 754.50 = 474.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.27/754.50 = 474.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.27x = 754.50 × 474.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.27x = 358,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,123.43/503.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.59

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