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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.51, 1,405.42 and 474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.51, 1,405.42 and 474.64 is: 711.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.51 : 1,405.42 = 474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.51/1,405.42 = 474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.51x = 1,405.42 × 474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.51x = 667,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,068.55/937.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.53

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