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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 753.66 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 753.66 and 474.12 is: 707.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 753.66 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/753.66 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 753.66 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 357,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,325.28/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.46

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