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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.43, 707.74 and 395.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.43, 707.74 and 395.89 is: 593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.43 : 707.74 = 395.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.43/707.74 = 395.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.43x = 707.74 × 395.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.43x = 280,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,187.19/472.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.08

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