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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 847.25 and 474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 847.25 and 474.11 is: 711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 847.25 = 474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/847.25 = 474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 847.25 × 474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 401,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,683.09/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.67

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