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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.93, 592.98 and 315.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.93, 592.98 and 315.87 is: 471.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.93 : 592.98 = 315.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.93/592.98 = 315.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.93x = 592.98 × 315.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.93x = 187,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,302.07/396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.87

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