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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 711.22 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 711.22 and 396.96 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 711.22 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/711.22 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 711.22 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 282,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,325.89/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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