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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.81, 712.94 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.81, 712.94 and 392.13 is: 590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.81 : 712.94 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.81/712.94 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.81x = 712.94 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.81x = 279,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,563.20/473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.04

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