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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.91, 842.67 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.91, 842.67 and 474.39 is: 710.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.91 : 842.67 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.91/842.67 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.91x = 842.67 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.91x = 399,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,754.22/562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.16

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