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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.53, 708.63 and 395.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.53, 708.63 and 395.98 is: 593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.53 : 708.63 = 395.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.53/708.63 = 395.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.53x = 708.63 × 395.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.53x = 280,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,603.31/472.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.83

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