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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.18, 707.37 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.18, 707.37 and 395.64 is: 592.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.18 : 707.37 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.18/707.37 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.18x = 707.37 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.18x = 279,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,863.87/472.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.71

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