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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 710.35 and 391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 710.35 and 391.58 is: 586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 710.35 = 391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/710.35 = 391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 710.35 × 391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 278,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,163.18/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.40

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