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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 712.69 and 393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 712.69 and 393.38 is: 590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 712.69 = 393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/712.69 = 393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 712.69 × 393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 280,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,360.06/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.83

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