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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.87, 709.59 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.87, 709.59 and 396.63 is: 593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.87 : 709.59 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.87/709.59 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.87x = 709.59 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.87x = 281,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,444.68/473.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.93

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