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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.96, 709.50 and 396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.96, 709.50 and 396.52 is: 593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.96 : 709.50 = 396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.96/709.50 = 396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.96x = 709.50 × 396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.96x = 281,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,330.94/473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.58

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