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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 763.56 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 763.56 and 474.12 is: 711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 763.56 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/763.56 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 763.56 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 362,019.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,019.07/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.68

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