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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 712.08 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 712.08 and 396.42 is: 595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 712.08 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/712.08 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 712.08 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 282,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,282.75/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.31

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