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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.21, 711.61 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.21, 711.61 and 397.98 is: 595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.21 : 711.61 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.21/711.61 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.21x = 711.61 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.21x = 283,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,206.55/475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.96

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