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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 594.06 and 314.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 594.06 and 314.83 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 594.06 = 314.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/594.06 = 314.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 594.06 × 314.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 187,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,027.91/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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