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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.27, 705.24 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.27, 705.24 and 394.32 is: 590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.27 : 705.24 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.27/705.24 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.27x = 705.24 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.27x = 278,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,090.24/471.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.09

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