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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 709.24 and 396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 709.24 and 396.90 is: 594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 709.24 = 396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/709.24 = 396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 709.24 × 396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 281,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,497.36/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.58

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