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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.72, 655.19 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.72, 655.19 and 395.90 is: 546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.72 : 655.19 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.72/655.19 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.72x = 655.19 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.72x = 259,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,389.15/474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.40

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