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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 711.59 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 711.59 and 393.80 is: 590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 711.59 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/711.59 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 711.59 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 280,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,218.62/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.69

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