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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.66, 710.10 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.66, 710.10 and 394.20 is: 589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.66 : 710.10 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.66/710.10 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.66x = 710.10 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.66x = 279,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,921.42/474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.73

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