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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.74, 738.11 and 476.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.74, 738.11 and 476.74 is: 656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.74 : 738.11 = 476.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.74/738.11 = 476.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.74x = 738.11 × 476.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.74x = 351,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,884.52/535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.82

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