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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.81, 709.80 and 397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.81, 709.80 and 397.26 is: 595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.81 : 709.80 = 397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.81/709.80 = 397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.81x = 709.80 × 397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.81x = 281,975.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,975.15/473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.13

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