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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 708.66 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 708.66 and 396.06 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 708.66 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/708.66 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 708.66 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 280,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,671.88/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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