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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.18, 980.29 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.18, 980.29 and 474.66 is: 654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.18 : 980.29 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.18/980.29 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.18x = 980.29 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.18x = 465,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,297.18/711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.27

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