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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 756.41 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 756.41 and 475.74 is: 710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 756.41 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/756.41 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 756.41 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 359,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,854.49/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.28

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