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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.14, 804.79 and 474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.14, 804.79 and 474.82 is: 712.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.14 : 804.79 = 474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.14/804.79 = 474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.14x = 804.79 × 474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.14x = 382,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,132.16/536.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.74

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