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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.48, 847.33 and 474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.48, 847.33 and 474.17 is: 711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.48 : 847.33 = 474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.48/847.33 = 474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.48x = 847.33 × 474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.48x = 401,778.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,778.47/564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.77

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