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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 711.54 and 396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 711.54 and 396.90 is: 595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 711.54 = 396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/711.54 = 396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 711.54 × 396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 282,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,410.23/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.43

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