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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.66, 594.86 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.66, 594.86 and 316.66 is: 473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.66 : 594.86 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.66/594.86 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.66x = 594.86 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.66x = 188,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,368.37/397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.69

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