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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 793.74 and 474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 793.74 and 474.62 is: 710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 793.74 = 474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/793.74 = 474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 793.74 × 474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 376,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,720.91/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.54

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