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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.27, 709.74 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.27, 709.74 and 397.32 is: 594.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.27 : 709.74 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.27/709.74 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.27x = 709.74 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.27x = 281,993.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,993.90/474.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.59

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