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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.51, 1,074.44 and 473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.51, 1,074.44 and 473.30 is: 708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.51 : 1,074.44 = 473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.51/1,074.44 = 473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.51x = 1,074.44 × 473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.51x = 508,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,524.71/717.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.74

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