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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 704.98 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 704.98 and 396.06 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 704.98 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/704.98 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 704.98 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 279,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,214.38/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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