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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.53, 731.08 and 474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.53, 731.08 and 474.17 is: 654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.53 : 731.08 = 474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.53/731.08 = 474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.53x = 731.08 × 474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.53x = 346,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,653.14/529.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.65

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