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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.07, 709.76 and 396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.07, 709.76 and 396.53 is: 594.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.07 : 709.76 = 396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.07/709.76 = 396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.07x = 709.76 × 396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.07x = 281,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,441.24/473.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.92

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