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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.55, 709.46 and 474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.55, 709.46 and 474.67 is: 655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.55 : 709.46 = 474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.55/709.46 = 474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.55x = 709.46 × 474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.55x = 336,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,759.38/513.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.75

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