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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 711 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 711 and 392.46 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 711 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/711 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 711 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 279,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,039.06/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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