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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 712.31 and 388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 712.31 and 388.35 is: 583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 712.31 = 388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/712.31 = 388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 712.31 × 388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 276,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,623.65/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.00

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